Proverbs 17:9
Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.
Berean Standard Bible
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In Context
8A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
10A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.
Cross References
Psalms 32:1Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
Proverbs 16:28A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:9
8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. The design of this observation is to show, 1. That those who have money in their hand think they can do any thing with it. Rich men value a little money as if it were a precious stone, and value themselves on it as if it gave them not only ornament, but power, and every one were bound to be at their beck, even justice itself. Whithersoever they turn this sparkling diamond they expect it should dazzle the eyes… Read the whole commentary →